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Get Back To Your Life

Get Back To Your Life

Auteur(s): VSI (Virginia Spine Institute)
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 Welcome to Get Back To Your Life, a podcast brought to you from the experts at the VSI (Virginia Spine Institute). What is it that you want to get BACK to doing? 80% of you will experience back pain at some point in your life... and it's costing Americans Billions! So what are YOU missing because of back pain? Golf, running, picking up your kids, lifting weights, playing tennis or just feeling like yourself? In this podcast, our doctors, surgeons experts and patients explore everything from exercise, fitness and nutrition to regenerative medicine, robotics, disc replacement and more! Subscribe now so you won't miss the opportunity to Get Back To Your Life!2024 Hygiène et mode de vie sain Nature et écologie Science Troubles et maladies
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  • The Recovery Road: Navigating Life After Spine Surgery | Episode 81

    The Recovery Road: Navigating Life After Spine Surgery | Episode 81
    Sep 17 2025

    Living with chronic back pain isn’t only physical. It can steal moments, memories, and pieces of who you are. Today’s guest, Lizette, knows this reality firsthand.

    A former Division I athlete and active mom, she found herself unable to hold her own son, trapped on a rollercoaster of temporary fixes: 17 injections, three ablations, and heavy medications that left her foggy and disconnected from herself. The life she loved felt like it was slipping away, and no one seemed to have real answers.

    Everything changed when Lizette came to VSI and met spine surgeon Dr. Colin Haines. She wasn’t dismissed or handed another short-term solution. She was given a recovery plan that started before surgery and carried her through every step after, Lizette found what had always been missing: clarity, strength, and her way back to the life she loved.

    In this special Pain Awareness Month and Recovery Month episode of Get Back to Your Life®, Lizette shares how she went from being stuck and sidelined, to strong and hopeful. And her comeback story is proof that recovery is the turning point that makes real healing possible.

    Lizette’s story is a powerful and inspiring reminder: don’t settle for pain — find a team that listens, cares, and helps you truly get back to your life.

    🎙️ Listen now: Apple Podcasts | Spotify

    Or, watch the full episode on YouTube.

    Find additional expert resources & support at VSISpine.com
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    28 min
  • The Bertolotti Breakthrough: From Suffering to Solution | Episode 80

    The Bertolotti Breakthrough: From Suffering to Solution | Episode 80
    Jul 9 2025

    If you’ve been diagnosed with Bertolotti syndrome, or suspect it may be the source of your pain, this episode is your lifeline. Whether you're searching for treatment options, understanding what a Bertolotti resection surgery is, or wondering why your chronic low back pain has been dismissed for years, this doctor-patient conversation delivers real answers.

    Dr. Colin Haines, a nationally recognized spine surgeon and one of the few true experts in Bertolotti syndrome, joins us to explain this misunderstood condition, caused by a pseudoarticulation between the L5 transverse process and sacrum, and why so many patients are misdiagnosed or ignored.

    You'll also hear from Janel, a patient who endured years of unrelenting pain, countless failed treatments, and emotional exhaustion until she found Dr. Haines. Her journey from hopelessness to healing through personalized diagnosis and a successful Bertolotti resection procedure is proof that hope is not lost.

    🔎 What you’ll learn:

    • How Bertolotti syndrome causes lower back and leg pain

    • Why it’s often overlooked by doctors

    • The difference between fusion vs. resection surgery

    • How to identify red flags and advocate for yourself

    • What recovery and life after resection surgery can look like

    Whether you're desperate for a second opinion, searching for new pain-relief solutions, or looking for a Bertolotti syndrome specialist, this episode will empower you with knowledge, resources, and the reminder: you are not alone - and your pain is real.

    🎧 Listen now: YouTube | Apple Podcasts | Spotify

    Learn more or request a consultation at VSISpine.com
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    29 min
  • Migraines: More Than a Headache | Episode 79

    Migraines: More Than a Headache | Episode 79
    Jun 4 2025
    Migraines affect more than 1 billion people worldwide, but despite their prevalence, they’re too often misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and dismissed as “just a bad headache”. The truth? Migraines are a complex, invisible, and many times disabling neurological disorder. VSI neurologist Dr. Ella Akkerman brings clarity and compassion to this conversation, breaking down symptoms, triggers and solutions for migraines / migraine sufferers. Drawing from her vast experiences as a neurologist, mother, and migraine sufferer herself, Dr. Akkerman shares vivid insights into how migraines impact daily life—from the sensory overload to the silent suffering, and why they affect women and children at disproportionately high rates. From lifestyle strategies and stress management to cutting-edge medications and wearable technologies, Dr. Akkerman offers a hopeful, actionable roadmap for patients ready to reclaim control and live life on their terms. Keep listening to learn: What migraines really feel like, and why they’re so often misunderstood Common triggers (like stress, hormones, sleep disruptions, and more) Red flags that require urgent medical attention The latest in migraine treatments How to recognize early warning signs Medications, devices, and lifestyle strategies that work You don’t have to suffer in silence. Help is here. Let this episode be a powerful first step. Listen now: YouTube | Apple Podcasts | Spotify Watch the full episode on YouTube by searching “VSI Spine” Find additional expert resources & support at vsispine.com
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    35 min
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